Culture

  1. Who is the so-called Krampus?

    I really must admit it: I'm still afraid of the Krampus. The Krampus is part of an Austrian tradition, where people dress up as scary figures, who usually have long horns and a furry body. You can already hear them from a distance, because of their...
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  2. The first music hike

    Our music hikes have not been really successful until now. The first try was last summer during the 40th Jazzfestival in Saalfelden. Unfortunately it was raining cats and dogs and the musicans and artists were only able to play while sitting in...
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  3. Interview: Gothic love

    The first time Sepp Forcher came to Leogang was in the 1950s, to search for minerals in the Daniel tunnel. This was not explicitely prohibited, however it was not really legal as well. Years later, he got to know Hermann Mayrhofer and the Mining and...
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  4. Traditions in Leogang: Bachlschneid at the Hüttschmiede

    What is the "Bachltag"? And why does it require an especially sharp knife? We explored the connection between the Hüttschmiede in Leogang and Christmas Eve, uncovering its historical treasures and unique traditions.
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